Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic visits the Boston Celtics tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 15, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is back in action after three full days of rest, traveling to New England to take on the Eastern Conference's top team in the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics are coming off a win last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers and have beaten them twice since the Magic did so on Monday night. Being on the second half of a back-to-back could be a disadvantage for Boston, and Orlando could take advantage.

Should the Magic win tonight, it will be the first time all season a team has beaten the Celtics at home. And while it would be a surprise, it isn't something we haven't already seen before. The Magic beat the Celtics three weeks ago on Nov. 24 in Orlando's final In-Season Tournament game.

During that game however, Jrue Holiday was out with an injury and Kristaps Porzingis left midway through the game with an injury himself. Both of those players, along with almost every Celtic, appear healthy for tonight's game. The Magic also could be getting healthier as point guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is questionable after missing over a month's worth of action.

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Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Celtics Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, December 15
Time: 7:30 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook here

Magic vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hand)
SG Kevon Harris (OUT - coach's decision)

Boston Celtics

C Luke Kornet (OUT - groin)
C Kristaps Porzingis (DOUBTFUL - calf)
PF Al Horford (OUT - rest)
SF Jaylen Brown (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Wendell Carter Jr. Adapting to 'Trauma' with Hand Injury

Magic vs. Celtics Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Goga Bitadze

Boston Celtics

PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Jayson Tatum
C Kristaps Porzingis

Published Dec 15, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.